Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he bears some the blame for a serious ailment to the squad’s quarterback, Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who had one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time last season, suffered a dislocated elbow joint in the Sunday loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although Daniels passes with his right arm, the injury has left his season uncertain. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast avoided showing replays and multiple athletes turned away as he was treated by team doctors.
Backlash and Coach’s Reaction
Coach Quinn came under scrutiny as numerous felt Daniels ought not to have been on the field to begin with. The injury happened in the final period with the Washington trailing 38-7, rendering a recovery unlikely. It is typical in such situations for clubs to put in their backup quarterback to prevent harm to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, wow, I erred,” he remarked of his decision to keep Daniels in the game. “This is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Squad Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback from now on, but he will lead a roster in turmoil. Following reaching the NFC championship game last season behind Daniels’s brilliance, the franchise have faced difficulties currently. They also saw injuries to cornerback Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other key players on the injury list. The Commanders are three wins and six losses so far, and it would require a huge reversal for the club to make the postseason.
